Sep 20, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Sept. 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 14, 2022

WSDA News | Spring 2022

Read about the future dental school planned for Yakima's Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Sep 14, 2022

Explore the New WSDA Mentor Program

WSDA is excited to launch a reimagined Mentor Program! Browse available WSDA mentors or sign up as a mentor today.

Sep 13, 2022

WSDA News | Summer 2022

Read about 2022-2023 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons in the Summer 2022 cover story.

Sep 13, 2022

Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – Sept. 23

The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 06, 2022

PNDC 2022 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 23

Register for PNDC 2022 by Friday, Sept. 23 to save up to $100 per person! WSDA members register for the Early Bird price of just $225 ($325 regular)/$350 ($450 regular).

Sep 02, 2022

Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – Sept. 16

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.

Sep 02, 2022

Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – June 3

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.

Sep 02, 2022

Become a Speaker Ambassador to Attend PNDC 2022 for Free

The PNDC Speaker Ambassador Program gives WSDA members and their staff a way to get involved with PNDC by helping to facilitate the needs of our speakers prior to and during the conference while offering registration reimbursement to volunteers.

Aug 31, 2022

Dentists Should Review Their Provider Agreements Each Year

Dentists should evaluate their network provider agreements each year, according to the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs. The ADA has resources to help dentists with insurance issues, including a Contract Negotiation Guide.

Aug 31, 2022

50th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship – Sept. 16

WSDA member Dr. Dexter Barnes invites the dental community to attend the 50th annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship on Friday, Sept. 16.

Aug 30, 2022

Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline is Sept. 30

Dentists who received funds during the third phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 30 to submit a report on the use of those funds in the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal.

Aug 26, 2022

DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 9

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 9.

Aug 25, 2022

Effective Aug. 31: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement

Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.

Aug 25, 2022

Monkeypox Update for Washington Dentists

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be on the alert for patients with symptoms consistent with monkeypox, including oral lesions, and refer them for testing.

Aug 16, 2022

Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Meeting and Rules Workshop – August 26

The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting and rule workshop is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at 12:00 PM.

Aug 15, 2022

HCA Releases Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers

​The Health Care Authority (HCA) has released the Washington State Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers, a resource for health care providers required to be compliant with HIPAA and other state laws.

Aug 15, 2022

Draft Released: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact

Learn more about the recently released draft of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact and provide feedback through Sept. 30.